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Jun 16, 2014

Formlabs Form 1+ is new flagship SLA 3d printer (update: now with test and review)

Fromlabs released their new Form 1+ upgraded printer. It still has the same print volume as the previous version but performance is significantly improved.

The upgraded Form 1+ features:

A higher-power second-generation laser system for faster print speeds

A redesigned galvanometer control system for more precise and accurate control

Re-engineered mechanical components for better wear and durability

A light-blocking injection-molded resin tank for better print consistency – allowing you to store your tanks outside the Form 1. The tank also comes with a stackable lid, helping you manage multiple resins more easily.

Here is video overview of what's new in Preform 1.5 (manual supports and new materials):

Preform update includes:

Form 1+ support (as well as backward compatibility!)

Updated EULA reflecting our new warranty information

Manual support editing capabilities

Black resin material settings

Improved print time estimation

Improved resin volume estimation

.form files now preserve viewing angle

handfuls of improvements to make PreForm faster, smarter, and more agile

Formlabs also has new black resin, because, ya know, black is a cool color. It will be priced at $149/liter. It is specially tuned Black to be ideal for models with delicate features and fine details. It may print up to 30% more slowly than other Formlabs resins at the 100 micron setting with the increased cure-time, but the results should be BLACK.

Formlabs has also partnered with UK-based Express Group, a company that will help sell and service the Form 1+ printer in Europe. The printer will be priced at €2,799 in Europe or at $3,299 for USA market.

Update (24.10.2014.):

Here is review and test of Form 1+ by Tested and their 3D printing columnist Sean Charlesworth: